Flight Details
The pilot received a weather briefing at 0543 for a flight scheduled at 0730 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Sayre, Texas. The flight proceeded as planned. While at Sayre, the pilot did not refuel the aircraft or update the weather information before departing at 1045 on a flight to Odessa, Texas.
Weather and Diversion
En route to Odessa, the pilot updated the destination weather at 1239 and learned that conditions there were below landing minimums. He elected to divert to Hobbs, New Mexico. However, the aircraft encountered a headwind during the diversion.
Fuel Exhaustion and Emergency Landing
Due to the headwind, fuel was exhausted before reaching Hobbs. The pilot subsequently performed an emergency landing in an open field. During the landing, the landing gear collapsed on the soft, wet terrain.